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Fiber
artist Sherri Roberts draws inspiration from the natural beauty
of Israel's varied landscapes and the substance of Judaism. The
artist combines thread and fiber into complex, nontraditional
designs, mixing nature with flights of fancy and religious inspiration
to create items suitable for home and synagogue celebrations. In Israel, Roberts--with a young child and having ceased working as northern Israel's chief health educator--began her business. However, only after a forced return to the United States did she perceive the need for a new style of heirloom religious objects d'art. After considerable experimentation Roberts chose to work in couched thread, embellishing with hand stitching, polymer clay, and other items. Introspection, personal challenge and a passion for learning about Judaism are the creative forces which drive the artist. Each design change opens up more possibilities, whether adorning synagogue Torah covers, a wall hanging honoring a new baby, hupot (wedding canopies), families' tzedakah boxes, or havdalah spice containers. The artist accepts commissions and takes considerable care to incorporate the customer's personal visions into the finished pieces. |
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